Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that ReTain plant growth regulator has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a new label use that allows pome fruit growers to make a second ReTain application prior to harvest, creating a longer period for optimizing fruit maturity and quality.

Observant, a leader in agricultural field data collection and automation, announced the availability of its first implementation of an application program interface (API) based on Open Ag Data Alliance (OADA) standards.

Pace International LLC has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its application for the registration of Fysium, a new 1-MCP technology that will help apple packers in the United States improve the quality and value of their apples.

ProTrakker, an Iowa-based manufacturer of implement guidance systems, is expanding and has added another product to its lineup, SonicTrakk. This is another control option for farmers looking to achieve a high level of accuracy.

Syngenta has announced Acuron Flexi as the name of its new corn herbicide premix, formulated for long-lasting residual control of difficult weeds and added flexibility. EPA registration is anticipated for the 2016 growing season.

Corn growers in the High Plains and Western states have new options available for the 2016 growing season from Advanta Seeds. The company announces the addition of eight new products, including six new base genetics to the Phoenix corn hybrid lineup.